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April 10, 2013
Obama budget proposes increasing tobacco taxes

President Barack Obama has proposed increasing federal taxes on cigarettes, drawing criticism from tobacco companies and praise from anti-smoking groups.

March 15, 2013
Anti-smoking events set for communities nationwide on March 20

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is organizing more than 1,200 events across the country to promote smoking abstinence and cessation.

June 27, 2012
Vapor to roll out patent-pending real-feel electronic cigarettes

Vapor recently announced its filing of a nonprovisional patent for an electronic cigarette cartridge that will give its electronic cigarette line the same tactile feel of a traditional cigarette filter.

April 3, 2012
Vapor expands e-cigarette line

Vapor recently expanded its e-cigarette offerings across its Krave brand.

August 19, 2011
Tobacco companies sue FDA over mandate of new, graphic no-smoking packaging images

Five tobacco companies filed suit against the Food and Drug Administration challenging nine new cigarette warnings as an unconstitutional way of forcing tobacco manufacturers to disseminate the government's anti-smoking message.

August 12, 2011
Smoking women at greater risk of heart disease

Women who smoke are at a 25% higher risk of developing coronary heart disease than the men who share that smoke break with them, according to a meta-analysis published Wednesday on The Lancet website.

July 20, 2011
Lorillard recalls certain Newport cigarette packs

Lorillard has voluntarily recalled certain Newport non-menthol cigarettes.

July 18, 2011
Blu Cigs arrive at H-E-B, Meijer

An e-cigarette brand announced that its disposable e-cigarettes now are available at H-E-B and Meijer stores.

April 22, 2011
CDC: Half of all states have smoke-free worksites, restaurants and bars

By 2020 or sooner, the entire nation could have laws banning smoking in all indoor areas of private sector worksites, restaurants and bars, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Thursday has found.

January 26, 2011
Smoking may be associated with increased risk of breast cancer

Smoking before menopause, especially prior to giving birth, may be associated with a modest increase in the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a report in the Jan. 24 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.

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